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Medium airport

Queenstown Airport

IATA UTWICAO FAQT🇿🇦 Queenstown
Coordinates
31.9202°S, 26.8822°E
Elevation
3,637 ft (1,109 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ZA-EC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
28.7° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:10
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
17:55
Civil dusk
18:19

About 11h 20m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Queenstown Airport

Queenstown Airport is a medium airport in Queenstown, South Africa (ICAO FAQT, IATA UTW). It sits at an elevation of 3,637 ft (1,109 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,937 ft / 1,200 m. It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Cathcart Airport (FACX), about 25.6 nm to the sse.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FAQT

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 303,937 ft / 1,200 m66 ftTar - Lights 5 Clicks On 124.8LightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
UnmannedQueenstown Traffic124.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CTA FACT BClass CControlledFL145FL200
CAPE TOWN EASTClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL145

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Queenstown Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Queenstown Airport?

The ICAO code for Queenstown Airport is FAQT, and its IATA code is UTW.

Where is Queenstown Airport located?

Queenstown Airport is medium airport located in Queenstown, South Africa, at an elevation of 3,637 ft (1,109 m).

How many runways does Queenstown Airport have?

Queenstown Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,937 ft / 1,200 m.

What time zone is Queenstown Airport in?

Queenstown Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Queenstown Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Queenstown Airport is approximately 28.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Queenstown Airport?

The nearest airport to Queenstown Airport is Cathcart Airport (FACX), about 25.6 nm to the sse, followed by Blanco Airport and Dordrecht Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Queenstown Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.